Deputy Finance Director - Shrewsbury - Elliot Marsh

    Elliot Marsh
    Elliot Marsh Shrewsbury

    1 day ago

    Description

    Overview

    Our client is looking for a Deputy Finance Director to strengthen financial leadership across its schools. Location: Shrewsbury, Hybrid (2-3 days on site). Salary: £70,000 per annum, Excellent Public-Sector Pension + Progression Opportunity. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

    About Our Client

    A growing and ambitious Multi‑Academy Trust in Shrewsbury is seeking an exceptional Deputy Finance Director to play a key role in strengthening financial leadership across its schools. This is a high‑impact position for a qualified accountant with deep expertise in financial reporting, senior‑level business partnering, and public‑sector financial stewardship. This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with a clear medium‑term pathway to Finance Director level, supported by professional development and exposure to Trust‑wide strategic decision‑making.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead the production of monthly management accounts, consolidated Trust reporting, statutory returns, and financial analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ESFA and audit standards.
    • Drive a proactive finance business partnering approach, working closely with senior leaders to provide insight, challenge, and strategic financial guidance.
    • Support the Finance Director in developing long‑term financial plans, forecasts, and scenario modelling aligned to the Trust's strategic priorities and growth plans.
    • Oversee the annual budget cycle, ensuring strong engagement, clear communication, and robust financial planning across all academies.
    • Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
    • Ensure compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook, funding agreements, and statutory financial regulations.
    • Contribute to Trust‑wide strategic projects, capital planning, and organisational development initiatives.
    • Represent the Finance Directorate at senior leadership meetings, local governing bodies, and external stakeholder forums.

    About You

    • You will bring a blend of technical excellence, leadership capability, and strategic insight.
    • A full professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
    • Significant experience in financial reporting and public‑sector compliance.
    • A proven track record of partnering with senior leaders, providing high‑quality financial insight and influencing decision‑making.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.
    • Confident communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and governance boards.
    • Experience leading teams and developing others.
    • A commitment to public‑sector values, integrity, and delivering value for money.

    Why Join the Trust?

    • A meaningful leadership role supporting schools, staff, and young people.
    • Excellent pension scheme offering strong long‑term financial security.
    • Clear progression pathway to Finance Director level in the medium term.
    • Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office for a balanced, flexible week.
    • A collaborative, supportive culture with strong values.
    • Generous holiday entitlement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
    • A role with real influence across a growing, forward‑thinking Trust.

    To submit your CV for this Deputy Finance Director opportunity click 'Apply' now


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